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FAITH
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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It seems that the world has blurred the lines between right and wrong. Everything is relative and there are no longer absolutes. The more educated we get, the more new sins that emerge. People have grown indifferent or rebellious. Is this just my imagination? Is there a way to start over? -- N.S.
A: As sin has progressed and gained momentum, mankind seems to have lost his ability to be shocked. Behavior that was once considered abominable is now acceptable. Isaiah the prophet wrote: “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20).
One thing is certain, however. There are many new sinners today, but there aren’t any new sins, just the old ones clothed in different rags. The Old Testament speaks of a time when “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6).
It doesn’t have to be this way. Where we start determines where we end. Each new year brings hope and a new opportunity for change. We can reset our starting line. Take the compass, for instance. If the compass is not accurate, the traveler will lose his way. If the sun and the stars were not ordered in their stations, no mariner could depend on them to find his way through the oceans of the world. If there are no absolutes, no fixed reference points, there can be no certainty.
This is why God’s Word is Good News, because the absolute truth is that Jesus came and died on the cross and rose from the dead, to save us from sin. We can be reconciled to God and put back in a right relationship with Him by accepting His provision for sin, His Son, Christ the Lord. There is hope, there is certainty, and there is a reference point and it all begins with God.
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This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.
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CLUES ACROSS
1 Foreboding 8 Optimistic 12 Pump product 15 “Give me an example” 16 “The real story is ... “ 18 Collision simulation aids 20 Scapula neighbor,for short 21 Big name in nail polish 22 “Yeah, sure” 23 Partnership letters 25 Cleaning conveniences 30 “Scary Movie” reaction 33 Extraordinary little one, in folklore 37 Poke tuna 38 Chocolate dog 40 Nabisco cookie 41 Neither’s partner 42 Part of a relay 43 Junk collector 45 Overly 46 “So-so” 47 Mark for good 48 Spanish bear 49 Hong Kong lang. 50 Place with drawing rooms 53 Womb occupant 55 Apparition 57 Kobe cash 58 About 61 Duracell size 63 Salty waters 66 Begin all over again ... and what 18-, 33-, 43- and 50-Across all do (almost), as indicated by the circled letters 72 Ready for sleep 73 Lady Gaga’s debut album 74 Squid’s defense 75 Therefore 76 Left formally
CLUES DOWN
1 How music can be stored 2 Farm female 3 “Don’t worry about me” 4 Settle snugly 5 Awed reaction 6 Golden rule preposition 7 Trickles (through) 8 Tell (on) 9 Med. condition with repetitive behavior 10 Man’s name that sounds like a slow-cooked dish 11 “Delicious!” 12 Smooth-talking 13 Out of the wind 14 Part of CBS: Abbr. 17 Barn-raising sect 19 Drinks a bit at a time 24 Pasadena institute 26 Texter’s “Then again ... “ 27 Bust maker 28 “Summer Nights” musical 29 Political bragging point, when it’s thriving 30 Actress Hayek 31 Joyful shout 32 First first lady 34 Online promo 35 Senseless 36 Khal __, Daenerys’ husband in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” 39 Strips for breakfast 44 Opportunity 51 Hybrid picnic utensil 52 Fertile soil 54 “Take care of yourself” 56 Mariner’s supports 58 Sparkling Italian wine 59 Knock for a loop 60 Wall map marker 62 Feel sore 64 Apex 65 Spot for a mower 67 Begin a hole, with “up” 68 Four-term prez 69 Oil field sight 70 Musician Yoko 71 __ center
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